Gilani, Nawaz want Musharraf to appear in Supreme Court

* Both leaders vow to work out strategy for strengthening democracy
* Agree democracy only way forward to ensure prosperity, welfare of common man

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday called for former president Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf's appearance in the court, referring to the former's statement on the same.

In a telephonic conversation, both the leaders vowed to work out a strategy for strengthening democracy and democratic institutions in the country as soon as Nawaz returned to Pakistan from London. They maintained that they would soon hold a meeting in this regard. The PML-N chief also gave a number of proposals for strengthening democracy in the country.

During the discussion, both the leaders agreed to unite in protecting democracy at all costs, for which both the Pakistan People's Party and the PPP have rendered great sacrifices.

They agreed that democracy would not be allowed to be derailed since it was the only way forward to ensure prosperity and welfare of the common man.

Moreover, the prime minister also inquired about the health of the PML-N chief's wife